Is it possible to read a 300 page book

I can't read nonstop I finished the host reading it for several hours over 2 days and that is like Sep 09, AM. I can't read non-stop either, but judging from the pace I read from page to page, it would probably take around 10 to 12 hours. Sep 28, AM. Not voting - it depends on the book and the language. Jan 04, AM. I'm 13 so I do read a little slower and it really depends on the book but if its a good one I'm interested in, 4 hours.

Jan 16, PM. Definitely over 12 hours Feb 11, AM. Feb 15, AM. Mar 07, AM. Despite my vote, I would say that it really depends on what I am reading Mar 28, PM. Totally depends on the book, but an average of a page a minute for me, so hours.

Apr 16, PM. The times I've done it, hours. Books that don't pull me in like that would probably take longer. Most books, probably about hours. If it's written James Patterson style, more like 4. Apr 30, PM. If it's about a book I really like, then I want to savor it but I also read it nonstop. I would probably finish it in hours. May 07, AM. But it really depends on the book. If the book is not as absorbing my mind may wonder for a bit even though I haven't put the book down.

May 23, PM. May 25, PM. Jun 01, AM. Not the quickest. Some are just easier to read others more interesting than some.

Jun 01, PM. Depends on the book and the language. Jun 03, PM. If it has great descriptions I may want to read them over and over to savor them and that takes longer. Jun 04, AM. I suppose it would take me less time if I didn't get distracted by other tech like my phone If I didn't have school I would sit outside reading until it was dark Then I'd come in and read! Jun 08, AM. Jun 18, AM. I totally agree with the others, it depends on the book.

Jun 18, PM. Aryana wrote: "it depends on the book" And the language. Jun 30, PM. I'm a fast reader so if I read a page book nonstop, it will probably take me around 4 hours or so to finish. I also agree with others that it depends on the books. Some books are easy and light to read; page chick-lits usually take me around 2 hours.

Other books require more attention; reading The Hunger Games book took me one whole afternoon, the classics require a whole day, Dan Brown-style books require more. You get the idea. The same principle is a good one to follow for non-fiction books, too. If the conclusion is written well, then the author will not present new ideas. But they will share a cliffhanger to entice you to turn the page to the next chapter.

Now that you know how the average non-fiction book is laid out, you are ready to move forward with learning how to increase your reading speed. Bestselling author and creativity expert Jeff Goins dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is in fact a competitive advantage in the marketplace. For centuries, the myth of the starving artist has dominated our culture, seeping into the minds of creative people and stifling their pursuits.

In fact, they capitalized on the power of their creative strength. From graphic designers and writers to artists and business professionals, creatives already know that no one is born an artist. He reminds creatives that business and art are not mutually exclusive pursuits. In fact, success in business and in life flow from a healthy exercise of creativity. From what you know about the book from the description, what do you need to learn? What is the purpose of the book? What benefits do you expect you receive?

Based on your reading goals, will you need to take a superficial approach and get the high-level ideas? After reading the table of contents, select the chapters you need to read to accomplish your goal. This means you will have 10 minutes at most to read every chapter.

This will help you to grasp the main point the author is trying to make. But more on this in a minute. More importantly, when you spend less time on scannable books, you have more time to crawl through the heavier ones. This method is not intended for every book. Use this only when you need to read something quickly. Many books you read require a slow, careful reading—not a high-level overview. These are classics like War and Peace, contemporary novels, or religious texts like the Bible.

However, many contemporary business books are heavy on ideas and light on content. Whenever you approach a new book, determine your reading goals ahead of time. Then plan your reading accordingly. This way you can comprehend more in less time.

And stockpile in your brain only the essential and vital ideas. What do you think about chapter pacing? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. If you can relate to this, then this post is for you. A Note: these techniques work best with Non-Fiction books Step 1: Know the purpose of reading the book This is the first and perhaps the most important step to enhance your speed in reading.

Ask yourself: First: In an overall scheme of things how worthwhile is the material that I am reading Second: What do I want or need to remember, as specifically as possible, from this material that I am about to read? Step 5: Getting into the details 1 hour 20 minutes Most readers read books by diving right into the details without doing any background work. What the book is about?

Who the author is? How can this book can help you? Step 6: Mind Map 15 minutes Mind-Mapping is a proven method to effecting summarize lots of information in short use of time and space. From each Chapter connect the lines How it Works? Share this: Facebook Twitter.

Mohammed Ali Vakil. Hi Giang, No problem as long as the source is acknowledged with a link. Cheers, Ruben.